But it must not be thought that I say this out of personal experience: for in the many years that I have been before the public my secret methods have been steadily shielded by the strict integrity of my assistants, most of whom have been with me for years.

It is still an open question, however, as to what extent exposure really injures a performer.

Pickpockets either work alone or in pairs, or what is called a mob.

Flames from the lips may be produced by holding in the mouth a sponge saturated with the purest gasoline.

Anyone who believes in magic is a fool.

The Sun represents the right half of the body and the Moon the left half.

The greatest escape I ever made was when I left Appleton, Wisconsin.